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Know the terms of the tenancy. Although
there is no legal requirement for a landlord to provide a written
agreement (or lease) it is in your interests as a tenant to
have one. You should study the terms carefully before signing.
If you have doubts you may need to get some expert advice.
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Know the name and address of the
landlord (normally included in the agreement)
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Accommodation which is in a good
tenantable state of repair - free from defects.
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Reasonably quick and effective repairs
if you report defects.
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Safe accommodation, all electrical,
gas and other systems and appliances meeting modern safety standards
and are subject to regular checks.
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A CORGI Gas Inspection Certificate
annually and on entry to the accommodation
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Operating instructions, safety warnings
and emergency procedures where appliances and systems may be
unfamiliar.
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Peaceable and quiet enjoyment of
the accommodation, free from demands for access without notice
and/or interference with utilities or other supplies to the
property.
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A rent book if the rent is payable
weekly.
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A reasonable (statutory) period of
notice if the landlord wants you to leave.
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The return of the security deposit
within a reasonable period of time (up to 30 days) subject to
the property being clean and damage free and no outstanding
accounts.
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Give honest and truthful statements
during the tenancy application process.
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Pay a reasonable (market) rent.
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Pay the rent as and when it is due.
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Respect and care for the landlord's
property, furniture and fittings.
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Pay the landlord for any damage (beyond
normal wear and tear) at the end of, or during a tenancy.
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Pay the landlord for any exceptional
cleaning and rubbish removal at the end of a tenancy.
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Report defects to the landlord immediately
they become apparent.
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Not use the premises for any purpose
other than residential accommodation.
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Not keep pets, unless approved by
the landlord and the tenancy agreement.
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Not do anything in or around the
premises which would cause nuisance, damage or annoyance to
the landlord or the neighbours.
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Not bring into occupation other residents
without informing the landlord. (Such additional adult occupant/s
will be required to sign a tenancy agreement)
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Not leave the accommodation unoccupied
for more that 14 days without informing the landlord or his
agent.
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Give notice to quit in writing, which
must be at least 4 weeks, where the rent is paid monthly.
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Not to use the security deposit in
lieu of rent.
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Observe all the terms of the tenancy
agreement.
